Knut Hamsun books in order
Norwegian novelist
- Lived
- 1859–1952
- Country
- Norway
- Books
- 24
- Series
- 2
Knut Hamsun published 22 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Hunger (1890). The 2 series include Vandrertrilogie (3 books, starting with Under the Autumn Star) and August trilogy (3 books, starting with Wayfarers).
Updated September 2026
Vandrertrilogie books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Under the Autumn Star (1906) · 2 A Wanderer Plays on Muted Strings (1909) · 3 The Last Joy (1912)
- 1.
Under the Autumn Star (1906)
- 2.
A Wanderer Plays on Muted Strings (1909)
- 3.
The Last Joy (1912)
August trilogy books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Wayfarers (1927) · 2 August (1930) · 3 The Road Leads On (1933)
- 1.
Wayfarers (1927)
- 2.
August (1930)
- 3.
The Road Leads On (1933)
Where to start with Knut Hamsun
Standalone novels in order
Hunger (1890)
Mysteries (1892)
Pan (1894)
Victoria (1898)
Dreamers (1904)
Benoni (1908)
Rosa (1908)
In the Grip of Life (1910)
Children of the Age (1913)
Segelfoss Town (1915)
Growth of the Soil (1917)
The Women at the Pump (Sun and Moon Classics) (1920)
Mothwise (1921)
Shallow Soil (1921)
Das Letzte Kapitel (1923)
The Ring Is Closed (1936)
Short story collections in order
Tales of Love & Loss (1997)
Non-fiction in order
On Overgrown Paths (1949)
Film and TV adaptations
- Hunger (1966)Film · from Hunger
- Hunger (2001)Film · from Hunger
- Boy Eating the Bird's Food (2012)Film · from Hunger
- Mysteries (1978)Film · from Mysteries
- Pan (1922)Film · from Pan
- Kort är sommaren (1962)Film · from Pan
- Pan (1995)Film · from Pan
- Victoria (1935)Film · from Victoria
- Victoria (1979)Film · from Victoria
- Victoria (2013)Film · from Victoria
- Iron Will (1923)Film · from Dreamers
- The Telegraphist (1993)Film · from Dreamers
- Growth of the Soil (1921)Film · from Growth of the Soil
- Wayfarers (1989)Film · from Wayfarers
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About Knut Hamsun
Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian writer who was awarded the 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature. Hamsun's work spans more than 70 years and shows variation with regard to consciousness, subject, perspective and environment. He published more than 23 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories and plays, a travelogue, works of non-fiction and some essays.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Knut Hamsun FAQ
- How many books has Knut Hamsun written?
- Knut Hamsun published 22 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Knut Hamsun's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Vandrertrilogie with Under the Autumn Star and August trilogy with Wayfarers. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Knut Hamsun's last book?
- On Overgrown Paths (1949).
- What is Knut Hamsun's most famous book?
- Hunger (1890) is Knut Hamsun's most widely read book.
- Are Knut Hamsun's books connected?
- 6 books belong to 2 series (Vandrertrilogie and August trilogy); the other 18 books stand alone.
- Which Knut Hamsun books have been adapted?
- 7 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Hunger (film, 1966), Mysteries (film, 1978), Pan (film, 1922) and Victoria (film, 1935).
- Can I read Knut Hamsun's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Knut Hamsun are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.